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Old 04-01-2010, 08:33 PM   #1
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Newtz '67 swb

This was my dad's work truck. I started working on it when I was 15, and eventually bought it from him. I rebuilt the 350 he had in it, bought a TCI 400 trans from summit, heated the coil springs to lower it (haha), and had it painted. This truck was my hot rod all through high school, then I sold it. Of course I kicked myself in the ass for it, so when a friend told me he had seen it for sale, I went and bought it back, with power steering,new brakes, and a few dents added. Then I had an engine fire, and it just sat for the next 7 yrs. Now I'm building a big block for it, and have plans to bag it. Nothing too crazy, but I want to do things right this time around. Here are a few pics of what it looked like 10 yrs. ago, and how the new engine looks now.
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Old 04-01-2010, 08:37 PM   #2
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A few pics of where the new engine is at right now.
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Old 04-01-2010, 08:43 PM   #3
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is funny my son found his 96 1500 we sold a couple of years back and he called me asking me if we should buy back I told him that once I sell something is like breaking up with a G/F or divorcing the wife we are done with it.
Looks like you have a serious motor going in it good luck....
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Old 04-01-2010, 08:58 PM   #4
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Haha! Thanks. That's a very clean '71 you've got there by the way. Nice!

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Haha! Thanks. That's a very clean '71 you've got there by the way. Nice!
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Re: Newtz '67 swb

That engine looks great, should move that truck down the road pretty good, good luck on your restoration and welcome to the board.
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That engine looks great, should move that truck down the road pretty good, good luck on your restoration and welcome to the board.
Thanks alot! It's so good to see that so many of these trucks are still alive and well!
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Old 04-01-2010, 09:33 PM   #8
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cool story, cool truck and sweet engine!
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Old 04-01-2010, 11:17 PM   #9
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Before my account was activated, I saw a thread with the first couple pics being a truck with the bed off, and some fat drag radials on the back wheels.Later in the thread he changed to 20"s. I really wanted to ask the owner some questions, but can not find the thread now for the life of me. Any help would be greatly appreciated! I think the cab was green, but not 100% on that. Thanks!
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Ordered some more parts for my motor last night, so I should have some new pics up soon! Can't wait to start it up!
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Old 04-04-2010, 02:20 PM   #11
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Lookin good! Your truck is sweeeeeet!

That thang is gonna be badassss when its done!
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Old 04-04-2010, 03:16 PM   #12
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Lookin good! Your truck is sweeeeeet!

That thang is gonna be badassss when its done!
Thanks! Your burb looks great, I really wanna get one someday! Can't get a cooler family cruiser than that!
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Old 04-04-2010, 10:49 PM   #13
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Welcome aboard! You will find this website invaluable for info. I am wandering if you could provide me with a few specs on your engine. I am currently building a 454 and was kind of using the old LS-7 crate motor for a guide. What pistons and heads are you using? ect.,ect. Thanks and good luck....
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Welcome aboard! You will find this website invaluable for info. I am wandering if you could provide me with a few specs on your engine. I am currently building a 454 and was kind of using the old LS-7 crate motor for a guide. What pistons and heads are you using? ect.,ect. Thanks and good luck....
This is my first big block, so I'm kinda using a motor that Edelbrock built as a guide. Pistons are Sealed Power, heads are cast iron 049 heads that have been rebuilt. Compression ratio should be around 10.25:1. Cam, and intake are Edelbrock performer rpm. Carb is Edelbrock 750. Only difference between mine and Edelbrocks is the heads. They used Edelbrock performer rpm heads. At almost $2,000 for a set, those will come a little later. haha. Their motor put out 533 hp. Nothin too crazy, but it should be fun! Thanks for the welcome, by the way!

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Old 04-10-2010, 02:23 PM   #15
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I have a question. I haven't really researched it yet, but I was wondering if my 454 will work on my small block motor mounts or if I need to get different mounts for the big block. This is for the '67. Thanks for any info!
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Some new parts that are going on tonight!
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You was fly 10 years ago & today you still have that option... I LOVE THESE TRUCKS!!!

10 years ago i was heatn springs on my first Chevy a 78 Monte Carlo with 15x8 5 star Centerlines with 205/50/15's(real low)

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I have a question. I haven't really researched it yet, but I was wondering if my 454 will work on my small block motor mounts or if I need to get different mounts for the big block. This is for the '67. Thanks for any info!

You will need new mounts. Check performance online. They sell a pretty nice set of stands & mounts. I think they are 129.00. I would move the motor back as far as possible if you want it to hook. Moving the motor back will help with weight transfer.


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Re: Newtz '67 swb

Hey Newtz, been away for a while and just saw your mount question. On mine, I went with a donor set of frame mounts from an '81 model that had a big block, and a set of solid mounts. (The pic shows the rubber mounts). I just had to drill one hole on each side, and this was much cheaper than aftermarket mounts.
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Those might be cheaper if you have a pullapart or something like that but most guys want more for the stock than the aftermarket. The aftermarket switches you to a car type mount so you can run solid mounts if you want. I would think you would have less clearance problems with the aftermarket since they are tubular.
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Thanks guys for the response on the motor mounts! I really appreciate the help! I'll let you know what I decide to go with, and include pics.

BTW, Djracer, I'm a big fan of pass time and your truck! That thing is fast, and hooks like crazy!

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So I checked out performance online. Is the kit the same for big block and small block? I didn't see a kit specifically for big block.
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they just say v8 but they will work with a big block.

http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...cat=455&page=1

Check out this thread for some pics. He swapped to solid motor mounts but you can't see them in the pics.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392716
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they just say v8 but they will work with a big block.

http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...cat=455&page=1

Check out this thread for some pics. He swapped to solid motor mounts but you can't see them in the pics.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392716
Perfect, those are the ones I was looking at. Thanks again for your help!
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I have another question, I'm having a hell of a time finding headers for the 454. I want 1 7/8" primary tubes minimum. I would prefer 2 1/8" primary tubes with 3" to 3 !/2" collectors. I'm just not sure what will fit in the '67. Thanks again for any help!
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